A silicone carrying phenyl groups, used as an antifoaming and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Phenyl dimethicone is a polysiloxane in which some of the methyl groups are replaced by phenyl groups. CosIng lists it as an antifoaming and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the chain length or viscosity of the silicone.
Functions
- Antifoaming
- Suppressing foam during manufacturing or reducing the tendency of finished products to generate foam.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.